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To Postpone Your Wedding or Not?: 5 Tips for Keeping Calm & Carrying On

4/15/2020

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The month of March 2020 has reminded us the importance of our job as wedding planners. We have spent hours with our couples listening to their fears and feeling their heartbreak that their wedding plans are or may be shifting. As we have guided our couples through the postponement process, we wanted to share some helpful tips that we have found keep our couples staying positive through this unprecedented time. #alonetogether

Take Care...

So you just watched the news and learned that your wedding date could be affected by a travel ban or stay at home order...yea, it's natural to feel a little stuck! Uncertainty can be uncomfortable and scary. It’s okay to have these feelings and when you do, we recommend finding your way to feel those feelings and then rally! Whether it’s yoga, meditation, screaming into a pillow, dancing it out or taking a couple of days to unplug and binge watch that show on Netflix. (Tiger King... what?!) Take care of yourself and take advantage of some extra time to reconnect with your future husband or wife! Your wedding planning may look a little different but you always have a reason to celebrate!

Ask for help! 

After you have danced it out...turn to your wedding planner for guidance on the first steps to take if you are considering postponing your wedding day. If you don’t have a wedding planner, connect with your venue or catering manager about your potential options. Chances are they have had this conversation with other couples as well. Remember, there may be couples whose wedding dates are before yours and may be first in line but you picked your vendor team for a reason and we (and they) are all hoping to continue working with you in the future. 
(Extra tip here: If you would like to stay in the year of 2020, consider “off” dates like Fridays, Sundays or even Mondays! You may have a better chance of moving your entire vendor team to your new wedding date.) 
​“It was incredibly reassuring knowing that Jamie was by our side, helping us through this difficult time, so much more than a planner, but a friend and a comforter. 
 
In all this uncertainty, it has been such a comfort and a blessing knowing that Jamie will be there. She has been with us through planning, through navigating this pandemic and our wedding day, whatever that may look like. Without her support and guidance, I don’t know how we would move forward during this time.
 
Jamie has been an incredible support to us during this time as we navigate our wedding in light of the pandemic, whether it was emails, phone calls, meetings, and tears, she has been here every step of the way. It has been incredible to have someone to lean on during this time of uncertainty.”   Rachael M., Bride 2020

​Huddle Up! (Virtually)

​We are lucky enough to have so many virtual ways to connect with our loved ones today… remember when there was no internet? (You may not but, we promise there was a time!) Schedule a Facetime, Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp call with your core group and fill them in on how you are feeling and that your plans may be changing. Ask for positive vibes only and ask for extra help as you navigate the postponement process. 

Vendor Survey Says!

Touch base with all of your vendors. (Including your attire providers and accommodations!) If you are considering a plan B, it can feel like a little daunting to reach out to all of your vendors at once. Your planner can assist here! If not, try sending an email to yourself and bcc your vendors for a quick check in about your alternate date(s) or try an online poll if you have multiple dates you are considering! (Tip: Doodle polls)
Take a moment to review your contracts before you contact your vendors and have an idea of additional questions you may want to ask when they respond about your potential new date. 
Friendly reminder, this is an unprecedented situation for everyone but, we are #allinittogether!
​“Working with Cape Cod celebrations is by far one of the best decisions we’ve made while wedding planning. Stephanie has been an absolute life saver and truly a pleasure to work with. I’m SO incredibly grateful for all of her help, expertise and guidance. 
 
When we realized we couldn’t have our Spring wedding because of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was devastated and panicked. But once we talked with Stephanie, I immediately felt better. She helped us reschedule the entire wedding seamlessly. So basically, she’s helped us plan our wedding twice and both times have been really wonderful experiences. Honestly, I would be lost (or at least a major bundle of stress and anxiety) without Stephanie and Cape Cod Celebrations. 
 
If you are planning a wedding on the Cape, get in touch with Cape Cod Celebrations. Trust me. My only regret is that I tried to do all the wedding planning by myself for the first few months. If I could do it over again, I would call them right after I got engaged.”   Anna S., Bride 2020

Last but not least!

From bridal showers & engagement parties to rehearsal dinners & brunches...There are many events that are part of your wedding planning. Here’s your opportunity to lean on your community for sure! Whether you can re-schedule or need to find a new venue for a future date... throw a virtual party on the original date of your event. We all need reasons to celebrate right now!​

FInal Thoughts...

Reframing your hopes and expectations of your wedding day is likely the last thing you thought you would be doing. We are with you there!! But we take heart in the amazing ways our couples and all of the couples out there have found ways to move forward with love, with humor, with light and with joy! Wedding days will return and we can’t wait to celebrate!
 
Looking for more tips for staying sane and on task with your wedding plans while at home? Pop over to our most recent blog post and check out our tips, with other wedding vendors, on Loverly.
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Cape Cod Couples Tell All | Courtney & Caleb | April 18, 2015

4/18/2019

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Back in 2017 we started a "Cape Cod Couples Tell All" series with Scott and Leonora and continued it last year with Annie and Brian.  This year we are kicking it back in to gear with Courtney & Caleb who were married April 18, 2015 at Chatham Bars Inn - 4 years ago!
Cape Cod
1. What made you choose Cape Cod for your wedding? 
Beautiful setting and a special connection to the venue, itself.
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2. Why would you tell future brides and grooms to get married on Cape Cod?
Cape Cod is absolutely gorgeous and serene at any time of year. Even in the heart of winter, you cannot beat the breathtaking views of the ocean and the cool crisp air. We were married in early spring to avoid the summer crowds and the weather on our wedding day was absolutely perfect, 60 degrees and sunny with the bluest sky. We couldn’t have asked for more.
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Your Wedding!

1. In  three words, how would you describe your wedding?
Whimsical, entertaining, intimate.

2. Was your wedding exactly what you had envisioned?
Perfect! Exceeded our expectations.

3. What was your biggest concern in planning your wedding?
Trying to keep the day true to our identities. 

4. What was your favorite part of the planning process? What was the most difficult part?The food tasting! And getting to know all of our vendors well. Really can’t think of any difficulties. A true testament to how easy Jamie made the process for us! She did most of the hard work!

5. What was your favorite part of the wedding?
The ceremony, the food, the ambiance, the food, the reception, the food. Did I mention the food? Honestly, everything from start to finish. Being able to relax on our wedding day knowing Jamie was handling everything behind the scenes. We were able to truly enjoy the day with nothing on our minds but each other.

6. Looking back, would you change anything about your wedding? If so, what and why?
Not a thing!

7. Who was your favorite vendor?
CBI! They executed the most amazing menu for the day.
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8. What do you think your guests would say their favorite part of your wedding was?
Overall, how unique it was. Specifically, the food, the photo booth, and all the dancing at the reception.

9. How would you title your wedding? (e.g. The wedding with the best food and dancing!)
Best wedding ever!
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​Wedding Planner

1. Why did you decide to hire a wedding planner?
To make the process easier and less time-consuming and to get guidance on local vendors.


2. How did having a planner contribute to the success of your wedding?
It contributed immensely! We needed Jamie’s firsthand knowledge of the venue and her experience with all of the vendors. She was able to guide us in the right direction based on our personal style and vision. Also, just offering the simple tip of how to stand with each other during our ceremony was so helpful!


3. For upcoming brides, why do you think it is important for them to consider hiring a planner?
It’ll save so much time during the process as you’ll have to devote less energy to researching venues and vendors.


4. What was it like working with a planner? What was your overall experience like?
Wonderful! We had the best time working with Jamie! She truly respected our vision for the day and guided us in the right direction to make sure our wedding felt unique and personal. She “got” us.


5. Why would you recommend Cape Cod Celebrations over other companies? 
You’ll get such an individualized experience, Jamie will truly make you feel like you’re her only client.
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​Wedding Advice

1. What advice would you give other brides about planning a wedding?
Get as much help as you can, otherwise it can be so overwhelming. Just remember the day is ultimately about you and your partner and as long as you are staying true to yourselves, your wedding will be perfect!


2. What was most helpful to you in the planning process?
Jamie’s knowledge and attentiveness.
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3. What do you wish you would have known before planning your wedding?
How easy it could be with help!


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The Future
1. What do you think will be the next big trend for weddings? What do you think weddings will be like 20 years from now?
I think weddings will become more personalized over time. You’ll see more weddings reflecting what couples want to do and less what they feel like they have to do. There won’t be as much of a wedding “script” and couples will feel more free to design their day based on their own personal identities. 
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2. How’s married life!?
It is amazing! We’ve had such a blissful 4-years of marriage and have been back to the Cape for 2 anniversaries/baby moons since our wedding and really got to relive the magical moments of our wedding day on both occasions. We feel so lucky to have had such a special and personalized wedding and owe so much to Jamie for making it all happen!
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Vendors
Wedding Planner - Jamie at Cape Cod Celebrations
Photographer - Organic Photography
Florist - Lilacs
Venue - Chatham Bars Inn Beach House Grill
Hair & Makeup - Lisa George
Band - Murray Hill Talent
Rentals - Be Our Guest (now Peak Event Services)
Stationery - Lucky Luxe

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